These months of September and October, we especially seek the intercession of Mary, the mother of Jesus and our mother, as well. We come, confident in Mary’s maternal protection for all those who are suffering in body, mind, spirit or...
This Sunday’s Gospel narrative according to the tradition of Mark presents Jesus addressing Peter in two very contrasting ways. He initially addresses him as the “Rock”: ‘You are Peter and on this rock I will build my church.’ However, within...
On Labor Day weekend, let us pause to reflect on the meaning and value of human work as a participation in Almighty God’s act of creation; recalling that the Lord’s principal work is the Incarnation – to be with us...
As with the Pharisees and scholars of the Law 2,000 years ago, many honor God only with lip-service. Many have made religion the following of human regulations and traditions which enable them to void God’s key commandments of loving our...